Word for the Day, FRiday, April 18, 2014 - Cross

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In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of “Word for the Day”.

Cross

Noun

1.
a. An upright post with a transverse piece near the top, on which condemned persons were executed in ancient times.
b. often Cross The upright post with a transverse piece upon which Jesus was crucified. c. A crucifix.
d. Any of various modifications of the cross design, such as a Latin cross or Maltese cross.
e. A medal, emblem, or insignia in the form of a cross. 2. The Christian religion; Christianity.
3. In Christianity, a sign made by tracing the outline of a cross with the right hand upon the forehead and chest as a devotional act.
4. A trial, affliction, or frustration. See Synonyms at burden1.
5. A mark or pattern formed by the intersection of two lines, especially such a mark (X) used as a signature.
6. A movement from one place to another, as on a stage; a crossing.
7. A pipe fitting with four branches in upright and transverse form, used as a junction for intersecting pipes.
8. Biology

a. A plant or animal produced by crossbreeding; a hybrid.
b. The process of crossbreeding; hybridization.

9. One that combines the qualities of two other things: a novel that is a cross between romance and satire.
10. Sports A hook thrown over an opponent's punch in boxing.
11. Law An act or instance of cross-examining; a cross-examination.
12. The Southern Cross.
13. Slang A contest whose outcome has been dishonestly prearranged.

Verb - crossed, crossing, crosses

Verb Trans.

1. To go or extend across; pass from one side of to the other: crossed the room to greet us; a bridge that crosses the bay.v. crossed, cross·ing, cross·es
2. To carry or conduct across something: crossed the horses at the ford.
3. To extend or pass through or over; intersect: Elm Street crosses Oak Street.
4.

a. To delete or eliminate by or as if by drawing a line through: crossed tasks off her list as she did them.
b. To make or put a line across: Cross your t's.

5. To place crosswise one over the other: cross one's legs.
6. To make the sign of the cross upon or over as a sign of devotion.
7. To encounter in passing: His path crossed mine.
8. To combine the qualities of two things: a movie that crosses horror with humor.
9. Informal To interfere with; thwart or obstruct: Don't cross me.
10. To betray or deceive; double-cross. Often used with up.
11. Biology To crossbreed or cross-fertilize (plants or animals).

Verb Intran.

1. To lie or pass across each other; intersect.
2.
a. To move or extend from one side to another: crossed through Canada en route to Alaska.
b. To make a crossing: crossed into Germany from Switzerland.

3. To meet in passing; come into conjunction: Their paths crossed at the health club.
4. To move or be conveyed in opposite directions at the same time: Our letters must have crossed in the mail.
5. Biology To crossbreed or cross-fertilize.

Adjective

1. Lying or passing crosswise; intersecting: a cross street.


2. Contrary or counter; opposing.
3. Showing ill humor; annoyed.
4. Involving interchange; reciprocal.
5. Crossbred; hybrid.

Adverb

Crosswise.

Prep.

Across.

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Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence.

The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day.

The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-)

Practice makes perfect.....post on....

Review Threads:

Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish (Be SURE to check out posts #92 and #111 on this thread!)

Review Thread Two: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/14/03: Roister

Review Thread Three: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/28/03: Obdurate

[xsmommy]

Yes they had adoration last night, but the host was not exposed. At other times they have used a reliquary which does expose the host, but they didn’t use it last night.

[SoothingDave]

It should be in a monstrance for adoration.

[xsmommy]

WHAT is she doing in an Episcopal church, this self-proclaimed devout Catholic? i suppose i am relieved that it was Episcopal rather than to hear that her bishop permitted her.

[SoothingDave]

Because ambivalence about God’s existence is the ticket to heaven.

[xsmommy]

OMG my friend Cheryl dropped off her mom’s Cross Buns at my door a bit ago. I had completely forgotten about them, though her mom has generously given us a dozen each year for as long as i have known her [and that’s as long as i have been married, sooooo 29 years] Her mom is 96 years old and makes them by hand. i think her daughters mix the dough for her and she sits and forms them by hand. they are the best things on earth! very plain just very slightly sweetened and with raisins, they are like manna to me!

[xsmommy]

exactly! i didn’t know how to word that, but that was exactly my reaction to that statement.

[xsmommy]

xsboy texted that he was leaving just about an hour ago, so i guess we will see him in time for dinner.

[Texan5]

I’m always amazed at those
Who think that free speech
Means they are the only voice
That gets a venue to preach

They shout there is no God
And no Jesus on the cross-
It is their right to say so,
And I believe, their loss

But they don’t respect anyone
Who doesn’t think the same way-
So who is really “tolerant”
Of what all others have to say?

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

What a thoughtful thing to do! I am going to make cookies for afew neighbors

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Nice! I am texting with my daughter to discuss Sunday dinner. I’m thinking of not going with ham and instead steaks - we don’t need an entire ham and it would just end up in my freezer

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Nice T5! It is amazing to me that the more radical in the gay movement have become the very bullies they used to cry against. Who will be the first to turn the other cheek?

[SoothingDave]

A standing rib roast gets you beef while still having something to carve.

[xsmommy]

i still need to go out to get the ham. We like it and especially the bean soup to be made with the leftovers. Ham, potato salad, asparagus, homemade rolls, green salad and a fruit salad. because xsbrownie and i have been dieting and gave up sweets for lent, i wasn’t thinking about dessert, but i guess i have to make a cake or something for the rest of them!

[secret garden]

Is that because she was not permitted in her own church? She’s not Episcopal. We welcome everyone but they should have drawn the line at allowing someone who clearly just wanted a photo op.

[Texan5]

Thank you! I think radical atheists are the worst, with radical Muslims a close second-they don’t just want you to accept their mental problems, they are insisting that you not worship God as you choose...

[SoothingDave]

I like using the leftover ham in scrambled eggs.

And yes, you better make a pie or cake.

[Texan5]

And I call them homosexuals, not “gay”-that is a euphemism that has only been used since early in the last century, and came from a stage play. I’ve never met a “gay” homosexual-they all seem like emotionally unhappy drama queens, in need of psychotherapy, especially the male ones...

[xsmommy]

xsteen said she is especially partial to yellow cake with choc frosting, so will prob do that.

[xsmommy]

will make the borscht with kielbassa tomorrow. yum. love that.

[M Kehoe]

Good afternoon. Long time no talk to.

xsteen said she is especially partial to yellow cake with choc frosting, so will prob do that.

Wow, I'll never mess with xsteen. She eats processed uranium, wow. That' s what I would call a bad ass.

Does she glow in the dark too?

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